singular

Definition

Being only one of a larger population; single, individual.

Etymology

From Middle English singuler, from Old French, from Latin singulāris (“alone of its kind”), from Latin singulus (“single”).

Example Sentences

• "A singular experiment cannot be regarded as scientific proof of the existence of a phenomenon."
• "And God forbid that all a company / Should rue a singular manne's folly."
• "She has a singular personality."